Migrant deaths in Mexico put spotlight on US policy that shifted immigration enforcement south
Mourners gather outside a detention center in Ciudad Juarez. David Peinado/picture alliance via Getty Images Raquel Aldana, University of California, Davis The fire-related deaths of at least 39 migrants in a detention facility in Ciudad Juarez, just across the U.S. border with Mexico, will likely be found to have had several contributing … [Read more...] about Migrant deaths in Mexico put spotlight on US policy that shifted immigration enforcement south
NEW TRUMP MERCH (CARTOON AND VIDEO)
Watch me draw: Visit Clay Jones' website and email him at [email protected]. … [Read more...] about NEW TRUMP MERCH (CARTOON AND VIDEO)
TRUMP IS RIGHT WHERE HE WANTS TO BE
by Carl Golden He’s rude, crude, profane and insulting. He pins derogatory nicknames on his opponents, often ridiculing their physical characteristics. He accuses the media of corruption and “an enemy of the people.” He’s under ongoing Federal and state investigations into allegations of criminal behavior and stands in the shadow of an indictment. And, as Americans … [Read more...] about TRUMP IS RIGHT WHERE HE WANTS TO BE
THE INDICTED PRESIDENTS CLUB (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Donald Trump is in the Corrupt Presidents Club with Richard Nixon. Donald Trump is in the Impeached Presidents Club with Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton. Donald Trump is in the Twice-Impeached President Club all by himself and now… He’s in the Indicted Presidents Club all by his lonesome. The Manhattan grand jury voted today to indict Donald Trump. Inside sources … [Read more...] about THE INDICTED PRESIDENTS CLUB (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Why is Passover different from all other nights? 3 essential reads on the Jewish holiday
Amitai Gross reads from the Haggadah while preparing to dip parsley into salt water as part of the Passover meal, called the Seder. Marty Caivano/Digital First Media/Boulder Daily Camera via Getty Images Molly Jackson, The Conversation Boxes of matzah stacked high in grocery stores? It’s almost Passover. Wednesday, April 5, marks the first night of … [Read more...] about Why is Passover different from all other nights? 3 essential reads on the Jewish holiday
Trump indictment poses political risks for Biden
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - Joe Biden has repeatedly said he'd like to face Donald Trump again in 2024, but the indictment of his former -- and possibly future -- opponent has opened a new box of political risks for the Democrat. On Friday morning, Biden stopped to speak with reporters as he left for a trip to survey tornado damage in Mississippi -- instead of walking … [Read more...] about Trump indictment poses political risks for Biden
Manhattan grand jury votes to indict Donald Trump, showing he, like all other presidents, is not an imperial king
Former President Donald Trump’s indictment by a Manhattan grand jury will test his legal and political power. Brandon Bell/Getty Images Shannon Bow O'Brien, The University of Texas at Austin A Manhattan grand jury voted to indict former President Donald Trump on March 30, 2023, for his alleged role in paying porn star Stormy Daniels hush … [Read more...] about Manhattan grand jury votes to indict Donald Trump, showing he, like all other presidents, is not an imperial king
Trump indictment won’t keep him from presidential race, but will make his reelection bid much harder
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury. AP Photo/Evan Vucci Stefanie Lindquist, Arizona State University A Manhattan grand jury has voted to indict former President Donald Trump. The specific state charges, reports The New York Times, “remain a mystery” but will be related to the Manhattan district attorney’s … [Read more...] about Trump indictment won’t keep him from presidential race, but will make his reelection bid much harder
Boom or bust? What does Trump indictment mean for 2024 bid
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - The historic indictment of Donald Trump is a seismic moment for the 2024 US presidential campaign, but it is impossible to predict whether the political earthquake will cause lasting damage or settle in his favor. On Thursday a New York grand jury voted to indict the twice-impeached Republican leader, who is running again for president, over a … [Read more...] about Boom or bust? What does Trump indictment mean for 2024 bid
Bibi Is No Golda Meir
It is being called “an unprecedented event in Israeli history;” “one of the gravest [domestic crises] in Israeli history;” “One of Israel’s gravest crises ever: A perfect storm encompassing politics, economics and the military. Pleading, “We have to save the State of Israel, nothing less…” former prime minister Naftali Bennett warns: “Israel is in greater danger than at … [Read more...] about Bibi Is No Golda Meir
This course asks, ‘What is mindfulness?’ – but don’t expect a clear-cut answer
Practicing mindfulness doesn’t have to mean being removed from the world. PeopleImages/iStock via Getty Images Plus Kevin C. Taylor, University of Memphis Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches … [Read more...] about This course asks, ‘What is mindfulness?’ – but don’t expect a clear-cut answer
PRESIDENT DEMENTO (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
I went to sleep with the radio on when I was a kid. For a couple of years in the early 80s, I lived in Ellaville, Georgia (I hated it) and the station I listened to was in Columbus and every Sunday night right around bedtime it played the Dr. Demento Show. Dr. Demento introduced me to Weird Al Yankovic and lots of other novelty songs. Obviously, I didn’t fall asleep during the … [Read more...] about PRESIDENT DEMENTO (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
PECKER THRUST INTO HEADLINES AGAIN
Former National Enquirer CEO David Pecker has been pitchforked into the headlines again as he testified in the Stormy Daniels hush money case. The New York Times: The Manhattan grand jury weighing evidence about Donald J. Trump’s role in a hush-money payment to a porn star heard testimony on Monday from a crucial witness, but there was no sign an indictment had been filed, … [Read more...] about PECKER THRUST INTO HEADLINES AGAIN
DAVID’S SCANDLOUS YOU-KNOW-WHAT (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Yesterday, someone commented on my Facebook post about my roughs, telling me to “be careful” because some cartoons could land me in Facebook jail. Seriously? I don’t already know that? I’m the king of being thrown into Facebook and other social media jails. And how am I supposed to be careful with posting my cartoons on Facebook? Maybe I should post them quietly. F--k that…I … [Read more...] about DAVID’S SCANDLOUS YOU-KNOW-WHAT (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Israel’s military reservists are joining protests – potentially transforming a political crisis into a security crisis
A member of Israel’s military reserves takes part in a protest on March 16, 2023 in Bnei Brak, a city east of Tel Aviv. Photo by Eyal Warshavsky/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Dan Arbell, American University The judicial overhaul plan of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, introduced in January, has thrown the country … [Read more...] about Israel’s military reservists are joining protests – potentially transforming a political crisis into a security crisis
Latest ‘John Wick’ tops N.America box office in a big, bloody opening
Published by AFPLos Angeles (AFP) - Lionsgate's neo-noir action thriller "John Wick: Chapter 4" opened this weekend with North American ticket sales estimated at an impressive $73.5 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday. Analyst David A. Gross called it "a superb opening," noting that each Wick sequel has managed to outdo its predecessors. Reviews have … [Read more...] about Latest ‘John Wick’ tops N.America box office in a big, bloody opening
How ‘Succession’ feeds the hidden fantasies of its well-to-do viewers
Where’s the appeal in watching a group of obnoxious, pampered, backstabbing siblings? HBO Robert Samuels, University of California, Santa Barbara “Succession” has returned for its fourth and final season, giving the show’s fans one last opportunity to watch the kids of the wealthy Roy family desperately try to gain the approval of their media mogul … [Read more...] about How ‘Succession’ feeds the hidden fantasies of its well-to-do viewers
BRACING FOR STORMY WEATHER, RIGHT-WING HYPOCRITES HUNKER IN THE MAGA BUNKER
As we await word of a seemingly imminent Trump indictment, it has been highly entertaining to hear his defenders twist themselves into pretzels in order to excuse the fact he paid a porn star $130,000 on the eve of the 2016 election to hide an extramarital tryst. If Trump is indeed indicted, there will be plenty of time to debate whether his payoffs – via his attorney … [Read more...] about BRACING FOR STORMY WEATHER, RIGHT-WING HYPOCRITES HUNKER IN THE MAGA BUNKER
The planet is warming fast, but we can still act on climate
By Daniel T Cross Sustainabilty Times Climate change is happening faster with its impacts becoming progressively worse, but it isn’t too late to act to ward off climate catastrophe, say scientists from the Australian National University who contributed to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s latest global report. “The latest IPCC report triggers many alarm … [Read more...] about The planet is warming fast, but we can still act on climate